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How to Stretch the Ankles

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The ankle joint is very flexible, but since we walk relying on one of its bones, the heel of our body alone is sufficient to stiffen it. This problem affects mainly those who live within the city, where the flooring flat and uniform, limiting the movement necessary to the welfare of this joint, causes stiffening.

So much so that today the ankle is among the parts of our body, the one most in need of massage.

Passively flex the knee to 90 degrees. Keep the leg with one hand, grasping it just below the ankle, and with the other take the foot. Make sure the leg is still in a passive state and slowly straighten your ankle in 6 seconds. Loosen a bit, then increase the stretch keeping it for 6 seconds.

Finally released and make a touch on the ankle. With his hand on the soul of the foot, keep the leg remains at the position at 90 degrees. Mash gradually to straighten the heel with the lower part of the leg in 6 seconds. Loosen, then temporarily increased the stretching, and finally, you make a touch.

After checking both position and the status of liabilities of the leg, turn the foot in all directions, like a desk lamp. Move the ankle slowly, then a bit faster, first one way and then the other. Grab a uniform touch to complete mobilization.

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